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Lives at risk: A study of tsetse fly effects in Hurungwe district, Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-01)
Tsetse is prevalent in Africa and continues to emerge, causing socio-economic problems associated with human and animal diseases. In Sub-Saharan Africa, it is estimated that 37 countries are host to the fly. While the ...
Community share ownership trusts (CSOTs) as policy instruments for economic empowerment: The case of Marange-Zimunya CSOT (2012-2015).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-03)
This study is about Community Share Ownership Trusts (CSOTs) introduced in Zimbabwe as one of the several policy instruments in the implementation of the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act, Chapter 14: 33. CSOT ...
Dynamics and complexities of political conflicts and conflict resolution mechanisms in Africa: A case of South Sudan (2011-2015).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2016-03)
The study focuses on the dynamics and complexities of conflicts in Africa and the effect on conflict resolution mechanisms in South Sudan. It covers the genesis of the conflict, highlighting the social, economic and political ...
Institutions governing the management of thatching grass, emerging practices and implications for livelihoods: The case of ward 26, Nyabira resettlement area, Zvimba district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018-12)
The study focused on institutions governing the management of thatching grass emerging practices and implications livelihoods in Ward 26, Nyabira, Zvimba District. The community of Nyabira is one of the very few left ...
Chinese engagement with Africa: Implications for Sinousa relations (1990 – 2010).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2013-04)
The events following Tiananmen Square incident among other factors created the opportunity for China to establish a more prominent presence in Africa and in recent years, SINO-Africa relations have escalated. China seeks ...
Diverse interests amongst multiple actors in REDD+ initiatives: challenges and opportunities for sustainable forest management in Kariba REDD+.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2014-12)
Deforestation is a major contributor to climate change largely because people are cutting down forests for agricultural expansion, food, fuel and pastures and these forests act as carbon sinks. Tackling deforestation is ...
Small-scale resettlement farmers and small grain production: A case of Dick Huck resettlement area, Mount Darwin district.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-02)
In Africa, small grain production has been depicted as the most viable way to reduce food insecurity that is being caused by climate change and variability. This study sought to explore small grain production in relation ...
Analysis of factors influencing smallholder farmers’ participation in non farm employment activities and their impact on food security: The case of Mbire District, Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-05)
This dissertation investigates the factors influencing smallholder farmer’s decision to participate in non-farm employment activities and the impact of this on rural households’ food security status in the Mbire District ...
Implementation challenges of e- government initiatives in Zimbabwe: A case study of the parliament of Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-03)
The concept and practice of e-government remains a fairly new phenomenon in the Sub Sahara Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe. It has proceeded at a rather glacial pace regardless of its introduction many decades ago as one ...
An analysis of the global implications of the Arab uprisings on the politics of democracy and security: A case study of Syria (2010-2017).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-05)
The study analyses the global implications of the Arab uprisings on the politics of democracy and security. The key objectives being the assessment of the impact of the Syrian crisis on global security and an evaluation ...